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Native Warfare Hacks the Cowboys Never Saw Coming

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3. Guerrilla Mobility

3. Guerrilla Mobility
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Native warriors excelled in guerrilla mobility, mastering horseback riding and drawing on an intimate understanding of the terrain. This allowed them to strike targets with lightning speed and then disappear before cowboys could respond. Unlike the cumbersome, slower-moving cowboy outfits, Native forces used the land to their advantage, ensuring they always dictated the terms of engagement. Discover more at National Park Service.

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